Featured Stories
Bowerbirds: Meet the Bird World’s Kleptomaniac Love Architects
They display, they dance, and they collect baubles like a jealous hoarder. Meet Australia’s incredible bowerbirds.
The Love Stories of Sleepy Lizards
Meet the world’s only monogamous reptile – the sleepy lizard – and the dedicated scientists who study it.
The Weird Sex Lives of Orchids
Orchids are lovely, but the strategies they use to reproduce are weird. And diverse. And sometimes horrifying.
What’s the Weirdest Animal Courtship? Here Are 4 Candidates
Four tales of love in the wild, from peacock spiders to pufferfish.
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Make a lasting impact for nature when you join The Nature Conservancy
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8 Fall Nature Experiences to Enjoy
It’s a great time of year to be outside, and here are 8 natural spectacles to enjoy.
Conservation Science
Stress-Testing Corals to Find Raja Ampat’s Most Resilient Reefs
Low-tech field science and community partnerships combine to help identify the most climate-resilient reefs in Raja Ampat.
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8 Cool Wild Cats You Probably Don’t Know
Move over lions and tigers. Meet these cryptic but cool wild cats.
Rivers + Reconnection
Why healthy rivers matter—and how you can help protect them.
All About Wildlife
Explore wildlife in wild places, from backyard coyotes to biodiversity hotspots.
